The South Cape Hospitality and Entertainment Association will host a Lee Health blood drive this Saturday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bus will be parked in Club Square, behind the BackStreets Sports Bar on Southeast 47th Terrace.

Health officials report that Type O- remains critically low, and supply levels for all other blood types are also below normal.

Residents and visitors are asked to please consider making a donation to help the local community.

Donors will also receive a punch card with complimentary offers from the following local businesses: BackStreets (Chips & Bourbon Chipotle Queso), BIG8 BBQ (20% off total check — cannot be combined with any other offer), Cape Cleaners (10% off laundry or dry cleaning services — excludes alterations), The Dive (10% off your next visit), Dixie Roadhouse (no cover charge for two people before 11 p.m. — excludes special events), Eight-Foot Brewing (select draft), Fish Tale Grill (10% off total check — cannot be combined with any other offer), Genius Computer Repair & Service ($10 off any repair or service), Greek Spot (piece of Baklava), Hair Artistry (blow out w/purchase of a hair cut), Karma and Coconuts (pocket-size crystal heart), Lehne Burger (pretzel bites app), Maria’s Pizzeria (small one-topping pizza), Merrick Seafood Company (10% off total check — cannot be combined with any other offer), Nice Guys Pizza (order of regular or vegan garlic knots), Penny’s Coffee Bar (small hot or iced coffee), Perk & Brew Coffee Shop Cafe ($5 off purchase of $15 or greater), Rack’em Spirits & Times (one hour of billiards — up to five people), Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill (Loaded Tots), Tiki Hut (well drink, wine or domestic draft) and Zak’s Jewelry (watch battery replacement).

All blood donated will stay local to Lee County, and appointments are available to eliminate wait times. Please text Shannon at 239-900-4028 (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or email info@southcapeentertainment.com to secure your time slot.

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Visit its official Facebook event page for updates on this blood drive benefiting Lee Health.